HTHMAN
Super Member
I just picked up a Kenwood KR-4600 that I spotted on Craigslist. Cosmetically it was in great shape with the only issues being scratchy pots and a burned out bulb in the signal strength meter. Of course, you can not buy a replacement bulb. Searching here gave some convoluted solutions, but I found a simple one.
Here is the one eyed picture before repair.
I checked the voltage at the lamp and got about 7v AC. Off to radio Shack to find something close. Found a 7.5v flashlight bulb.
I cut the leads off the old bulb and soldered them to the new bulb.
Push the boot back in place and it is a close replacement.
The old bulb was frosted and not quite as bright so I took a little white acrylic paint and put a thin coat on to dim it a bit. The finished product is close and cost just over $1 to do the repair.
Here is the one eyed picture before repair.
I checked the voltage at the lamp and got about 7v AC. Off to radio Shack to find something close. Found a 7.5v flashlight bulb.
I cut the leads off the old bulb and soldered them to the new bulb.
Push the boot back in place and it is a close replacement.
The old bulb was frosted and not quite as bright so I took a little white acrylic paint and put a thin coat on to dim it a bit. The finished product is close and cost just over $1 to do the repair.